Yardley Iris: released in 2011, iris, violet and powdery, about 4h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yardley Iris dupe we found is Yardley English Lavender Contemporary Edition — 77% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yardley Iris dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yardley Iris | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yardley English Lavender Contemporary Edition | 77% | about $25 (+25%) | 4h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Yardley English Lavender | 76% | about $15 (−25%) | 4h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Moschino Cheap & Chic Light Clouds | 73% | about $35 (+75%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Elizabeth Taylor Violet Eyes | 72% | about $25 (+25%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Yardley Iris and Lavender | 89% | about $20 | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
Evokes the fresh floral balance of Yardley Iris, leaning into a familiar soapy and clean cosmetic profile.
It shares its floral, violet and powdery accords with Yardley Iris, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 172 community ratings.
Shares the heritage powdery and floral character of Yardley Iris, offering a similarly clean and traditional everyday experience.
It lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 502 community ratings.
In the same airy floral family as Yardley Iris, capturing a soft and ethereal everyday lightness.
It shares its floral, powdery and fresh accords with Yardley Iris, opens on Green Leaves too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 2,013 community ratings.
Touches upon the powdery violet and iris elements found in Yardley Iris, wrapped in a gentle cosmetic sweetness.
It shares its floral, fresh and powdery accords with Yardley Iris, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 837 community ratings.
Revisits the core floral profile of Yardley Iris, blending similar powdery root facets with a calming herbal touch.
It shares its iris, powdery and violet accords with Yardley Iris, opens on Citruses too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 18 community ratings.
Yardley English Lavender, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Yardley Iris.
Elizabeth Taylor Violet Eyes, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Yardley Iris.
Yardley Iris and Lavender, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Yardley English Lavender Contemporary Edition actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Yardley Iris. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Elizabeth Taylor Violet Eyes comes closest at 4.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Yardley Iris notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.